digital technology

American  

[dij-i-tl tek-nol-uh-jee] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

digital technologies

1. the branch of scientific or engineering knowledge that deals with the creation and practical use of digital or computerized devices, methods, systems, etc..

   advances in digital technology.

2. a digital device, method, system, etc., created by using this knowledge.

   the invention of the internet and other digital technologies.

3. the application of this knowledge for practical ends, as in digital communications and social media.

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Etymology

Origin of digital technology

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Julia Goldin, the company's chief product and marketing officer, previously told the BBC it viewed digital technology as an opportunity to "expand physical play and physical building".

From BBC

Prof Manches told the BBC reduced cost and size of components has "enabled more toymakers to integrate digital technology seamlessly into a range of toys".

From BBC

"Digital technology has the effect of distancing us from each other, friends and family and also ideas," he says.

From BBC

The railroad also didn’t have schedules for making digital technology upgrades or plans for managing the workforce at facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caterpillar CAT -3.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle is looking to accelerate its annual sales growth through 2030 and beef up its capital spending on capacity and digital technology.

From The Wall Street Journal